https://www.scmp.com/rss/522711/feed The latest news and top stories on Mario Barrios, the American professional boxer. He is the reigning WBC Welterweight Champion, a title he secured in 2024 after previously holding the interim belt. With an impressive professional record of 29 wins, two defeats and one draw, including 18 knockouts, Barrios is known for his aggressive style, technical skill and powerful body shots. He previously held the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Barrios is currently preparing to defend his... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Associated Press Associated Press Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jnr could be on the cards next year. “Right now we have a lot of negotiations about my next fight – there’s a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather,” Pacquiao told a news conference on Wednesday. “There’s a lot of ongoing negotiations right now, so it’s hard to plan what fight I’m going to post. I’m waiting for the final negotiation.” A world champion in eight divisions from flyweight to super welterweight,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3330901/boxing-legend-manny-pacquiao-hints-possible-rematch-floyd-mayweather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3330901/boxing-legend-manny-pacquiao-hints-possible-rematch-floyd-mayweather?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:09:49 +0000 Reuters Reuters Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring last weekend after a four-year hiatus marked the latest example of a boxer well past his prime who could not resist the temptation of the squared circle and a chance to add to his competitive legacy. The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios in Las Vegas but fell short of breaking his own record as the oldest-ever welterweight champion, as the American boxer escaped with a majority draw. Fights involving boxers such as... https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3319040/manny-pacquiao-only-latest-boxing-great-risk-his-legacy-lure-ring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3319040/manny-pacquiao-only-latest-boxing-great-risk-his-legacy-lure-ring?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000 Reuters Reuters Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand. The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he was returning for another opportunity to make history. “I’m enjoying training camp as much as I did when I was 26 or 29 years old. The motivation to train hard and the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3318579/manny-pacquiao-set-spring-surprise-he-targets-mario-barrios-belt-comeback-fight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3318579/manny-pacquiao-set-spring-surprise-he-targets-mario-barrios-belt-comeback-fight?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:14 +0000